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A round pit on the moon's surface is commonly called a crater. Much of the moon's surface consists of craters of various sizes, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration website. The Planets for Kids website notes that craters were caused by large rocks hitting the moon's surface billions of years ago.

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You can see many of the craters on the side of the moon facing Earth with the aid of a telescope or binoculars. Though it isn't visible from Earth, the far side of the moon is also full of these pits and scars. The moon has a weak atmosphere and a solid, rocky surface. It has been the site of hundreds of space exploration programs, including several involving men landing on the moon.

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